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ArticleBiomedical engineering online2012

Use of a special bioreactor for the cultivation of a new flexible polyurethane scaffold for aortic valve tissue engineering.

Genoveva Aleksieva, Trixi Hollweck, Nikolaus Thierfelder, Ulrike Haas, Fabian Koenig, Cornelia Fano, Martin Dauner, Erich Wintermantel, Bruno Reichart, Christoph Schmitz and 1 more

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Genoveva AleksievaDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Medical Center Munich University, Marchioninistraße 15, Munich 81377, Germany.
Trixi Hollweck
Nikolaus Thierfelder
Ulrike Haas
Fabian Koenig
Cornelia Fano
Martin Dauner
Erich Wintermantel
Bruno Reichart
Christoph Schmitz
Bassil Akra

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Abstract

backgroundTissue engineering represents a promising new method for treating heart valve diseases. The aim of this study was evaluate the importance of conditioning procedures of tissue engineered polyurethane heart valve prostheses by the comparison of static and dynamic cultivation methods.

methodsHuman vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and fibroblasts (FBs) were obtained from saphenous vein segments. Polyurethane scaffolds (n = 10) were primarily seeded with FBs and subsequently with ECs, followed by different cultivation methods of cell layers (A: static, B: dynamic). Group A was statically cultivated for 6 days. Group B was exposed to low flow conditions (t₁=3 days at 750 ml/min, t₂=2 days at 1100 ml/min) in a newly developed conditioning bioreactor. Samples were taken after static and dynamic cultivation and were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).

resultsSEM results showed a high density of adherent cells on the surface valves from both groups. However, better cell distribution and cell behavior was detected in Group B. IHC staining against CD31 and TE-7 revealed a positive reaction in both groups. Higher expression of extracellular matrix (ICAM, Collagen IV) was observed in Group B. RT- PCR demonstrated a higher expression of inflammatory Cytokines in Group B.

conclusionWhile conventional cultivation method can be used for the development of tissue engineered heart valves. Better results can be obtained by performing a conditioning step that may improve the tolerance of cells to shear stress. The novel pulsatile bioreactor offers an adequate tool for in vitro improvement of mechanical properties of tissue engineered cardiovascular prostheses.

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BioreactorsTissue ScaffoldsAortic ValveExtracellular MatrixFibroblastsGene Expression RegulationHeart Valve ProsthesisHumansHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsPolyurethanesTissue EngineeringPolyurethanes

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PMCPMC3538608

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